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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.52, 3,225.24 and 689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.52, 3,225.24 and 689.36 is: 1,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.52 : 3,225.24 = 689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.52/3,225.24 = 689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.52x = 3,225.24 × 689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.52x = 2,223,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,351.45/2,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.87

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